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Feb 25, 2025
The stress of affording your medication is a familiar feeling for too many people. Although this year brings the new $2,000 cap on Part D spending, there are other ways, too, to help you lower your Part D costs. This blog reviews four cost-saving programs and strategies.
Jan 28, 2025
Late enrollment in Medicare or a higher income can lead to higher premiums. However, everyone has the right to appeal their premium determination. Understanding how these premiums work can help you assess their accuracy and decide if you should appeal.
Dec 19, 2024
Your Medicare coverage and costs can change each year, so it’s important to understand and review your benefits. Here’s an overview of what’s new in 2025.
Oct 28, 2024
Preventive care helps prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. A service is considered preventive if you have no prior symptoms of the disease. In contrast, diagnostic services address symptoms or conditions that you already have. Let’s discuss how Medicare covers preventive care.
Aug 22, 2024
Fall Open Enrollment is when you can change your Medicare coverage, but knowing where to start can be tricky. In this Blog, you’ll learn strategies to choose the coverage that best fits your needs for 2025.
Jul 29, 2024
In the month or two before Fall Open Enrollment, expect some important letters about your Medicare! These notices will tell you how your coverage and costs are changing for the next year. In this Blog, you’ll learn what to look for in these notices to evaluate how well your coverage will meet your needs in 2025.
Jun 21, 2024
From premiums to copays and deductibles, it can feel difficult to afford health insurance—especially with rising costs. In this blog, learn about programs to help you save on your Medicare costs.
Mar 28, 2024
Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) plans cover current and retired government employees and works with Medicare differently than other employer plans. In this blog, learn how your FEHB benefits coordinate with Medicare and what to consider when making enrollment decisions.
Nov 21, 2023
Sometimes a Part D plan won’t cover a medication that you need. This blog covers what you can do if this happens.
Aug 2, 2023
As you may know, Original Medicare Part B covers 80 percent of the cost of most services. But what about the remaining 20 percent? Or the other out-of-pocket costs like deductibles or inpatient copayments? This post reviews Medigaps, which can help cover out-of-pocket costs with Original Medicare.
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